New Zealand’s team is facing significant difficulties before the mostimportant match against Pakistan. According to reports, the battle to reachthe World Cup semi-final has become intense, with the New Zealand campfalling victim to injuries.
As per media reports, the participation of 5 New Zealand players in thescheduled match against Pakistan on 4th November is suspicious. Theseplayers include Kane Williamson, Matt Henry, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson,and Jimmy Neesham.
Due to the injuries of these 5 players, it is also proving to be achallenge for New Zealand to field 11 players against Pakistan in thematch.
On the other hand, after suffering a defeat from South Africa, the Kiwis’net run rate has also taken a severe hit. However, in terms of net run rateand points, Pakistan has still not managed to surpass New Zealand on thepoints table.
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It has been reported that after the match between South Africa and NewZealand, South Africa has climbed to the top position on the points tablewith 6 points, while New Zealand, despite having 8 points, has fallen tothe fourth position due to a significant drop in net run rate.
Due to the worst loss to South Africa, New Zealand’s net run rate hasdropped to 0.4, but it is still better than Pakistan’s net run rate.Despite easily defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan’s net run rate remainsnegative. Pakistan is currently at the fifth position on the points tablewith 6 points and a net run rate of -0.02.”